Director managing local TV and radio media buying responsibilities under Client or Group Director. Overseeing local investment activities and developing strategic media buying initiatives.
Responsibilities
Oversee all local investment and maintenance for respective accounts.
Work closely with planning team to develop ideas and buying strategies to meet client needs.
Assess vendor proposals and provide POV’s.
Establish day-to-day workload, timelines, and procedures for buying staff.
Ensure that all account maintenance functions are performed accurately and on a timely basis.
Check buys for strategy and guideline compliance.
Issue buys to client and strategy teams.
Maintain accurate account of buys, budgets, revision, credits.
Performance Tracking of accounts while buys are on air.
Manage and monitor clearance of discrepancies and timely payments by the group on a timely basis.
Oversee final posts, rationale to client.
CPM development.
Team Leadership - Interview, train, review, and mentor staff.
Develop market conditions and advise supervisors of any relevant market changes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with TV and radio stations, leveraging these partnerships to negotiate favorable terms and secure added value for clients.
Keep abreast of recent technologies, audience measurement tools, and media buying software to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in TV and radio media buying.
Requirements
Deep understanding of television and radio advertising landscape, including networks, stations, formats, and audience measurement tools.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing competitive rates and added value opportunities with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
Be able to think beyond the buy specs and make recommendations to the planning staff as well as solutions to the buyers.
Detail Oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and people skills to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Problem solver
Ability to manage people of varying levels of expertise and provide guidance, support, and supervision to media buyers and coordinators. Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Manager who can build rapport and relationships with clients and co-workers as well as within the broadcast community.
Handle pressure and deadlines well.
Bachelor's degree
Proven experience (15+ years in traditional media buying, specifically focused on TV and radio)
Proficient in media buying software/tools – preferably Media Ocean experience.
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